Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Date Swirls

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Date Swirls

 

Recommended Swirls Flavor - Cinnamon Date, Moroccan Spice

Ingredients

Salad

1 Package Darious Date Swirls, quartered

2 15-Ounce Cans Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 Cups Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1/4 Cup Red Onion, diced

1 Seedless Cucumber, diced

1 Red Pepper, diced

1/2 Cup Feta Cheese, diced into small cubes or crumbled

1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives, chopped

1/2 Cup Fresh Mint, chopped

Vinaigrette

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 Small Shallot, chopped

1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Sea Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

  

 Instructions

Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a jar with lid.

Close and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.

Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Drizzle the dressing on the salad. 

Toss until evenly combined.

 Top with chicken, shrimp or steak for extra protein.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate and let come to room temperature before enjoying!